| The nursing school at West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 26 nursing schools in West Virginia, West Virginia University ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #3. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 99.11%, giving the West Virginia University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at West Virginia University: Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Ph.D., Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in West Virginia, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 91.94% and for BSN programs is 86.18%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
West Virginia University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 99.11%
- West Virginia State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 3
- Grade: A
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In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare West Virginia Nursing School Programs
| Compare West Virginia Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in West Virginia | 12 | 14 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in West Virginia | 91.94% | 86.18% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in West Virginia | 77.40% to 100.00% | 74.00% to 99.11% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for West Virginia | BSN Rankings for West Virginia |
West Virginia University
Pass Rate
PO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV - 26506
(304) 293-0111
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 99.11%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 2421
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,976
Book and Supplies: $950
Percent Received Aid: 95%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $9,852
Percent Admitted: 84%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 31%
Graduation Rate: 62%
Cities in West Virginia Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Morgantown or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in West Virginia? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in West Virginia: Bluefield, Buckhannon, Charles Town, Charleston, Elkins, Fairmont, Huntington, Martinsburg, Moorefield, Morgantown, Mount Gay, Parkersburg, Philippi, Shepherdstown, West Liberty and Wheeling
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Additional Nursing Programs in West Virginia
- Alderson Broaddus University LPN-BSN program
- American Public University System
- Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
- Bluefield State College Bluefield Campus LPN-ADN
- Davis & Elkins College
- Eastern WV C&T College
- Fairmont University LPN-ADN Program
- Iowa Lakes Community College
- Marshall University Huntington Campus
- Marshall University Pt. Pleasant Campus
- Marshall University Pt. Pleasant Campus
- Marshall University Pt. Pleasant Campus
- Potomac State College of West Virginia University
- Salem University
- Shepherd University
- Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
- University of Charleston
- West Liberty University
- West Virginia Junior College
- West Virginia Northern Community College
- West Virginia State University
- West Virginia University
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology
- West Virginia Wesleyan College
- Wheeling University BA-BS To BSN Program
- WVU at Parkersburg LPN-ADN Program
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics
